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Helen Foley

Wexford

Summary

Delivers specialist Diabetes care across Integrated Care settings, combining Primary Care and Hospital support to improve long-term patient outcomes. Provides nurse-led clinics, insulin titration and HbA1c monitoring to strengthen self-management and treatment adherence.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

CNS Diabetes

HSE Southeast
03.2014 - Current
  • Conducted outreach nurse-led clinics for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes to enhance access to care
  • Assisted team led by Consultant Endocrinologist in managing patient care plans
  • Collaborated with integrated care team to provide holistic patient support across primary and hospital care settings

Senior Staff Nurse

Wexford General Hospital, HSE Southeast
09.1992 - 02.2014
  • Delivered comprehensive care for patients experiencing acute illnesses and acute exacerbations of chronic conditions
  • Oversaw ward operations in absence of Clinical Nurse Manager, maintaining smooth daily functioning and team coordination
  • Supported patient care on general medical and surgical wards, ensuring comfort and safety

Staff Nurse

NHS
11.1990 - 08.1992
  • Provided compassionate patient care on general wards, ensuring comfort and support during recovery
  • Managed emergency situations with professionalism, administering immediate care and coordinating with medical teams to ensure patient safety.
  • Carefully monitored, recorded and reported changes in patient symptoms to deliver best care practices.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.

Education

Professional Certificate, Medicinal Product Prescribing

RCSI School of Nursing & Midwifery
Dublin, Ireland
01-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Waterford Institute of Technology
Waterford, Ireland
01-2006

Higher National Diploma -

Roehampton University
London

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Clinical assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education
  • Care planning
  • Insulin titration
  • HbA1c monitoring
  • Nurse led clinics
  • Patient advocacy

Timeline

CNS Diabetes

HSE Southeast
03.2014 - Current

Senior Staff Nurse

Wexford General Hospital, HSE Southeast
09.1992 - 02.2014

Staff Nurse

NHS
11.1990 - 08.1992

Professional Certificate, Medicinal Product Prescribing

RCSI School of Nursing & Midwifery

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Waterford Institute of Technology

Higher National Diploma -

Roehampton University
Helen Foley